MC
has reinforced its financial business by using the strength of its stance as a
general trading company, and has concurrently assisted in the promotion of AIC
as a capable fund manager in the field of asset management in private equity funds.

Both
companies aim to strengthen and further develop the asset management business
by leveraging expertise and business network of AIC that has won strong
reputation for its advantage and experience in the asset management business in
the private equity sector, as well as of SMBC that has established strong
customer foundations and networks within
Japan
.

Through
their alliance, both companies will endeavour to meet the long-term investment
needs of their clients in broader range, providing investing opportunities in attractive
private equity funds space through the private equity fund-of-funds vehicles and
through their value-added investment advisory services.

Main
BusinessFInvestment Management Business, Investment Advisory
and Agency Business

Japan Securities Investment
Advisers Association Member No.:012-02086

Listed/Unlisted

F

Unlisted

yCharacteristics
of AICz

1.Long-term track record of fund
management and advisory business relevant to global private equity investments: AIC has provided
fund-of-funds management and advisory services for several years to investors
targeting maximum returns.

2.Extensive networks with worldwide
private equity fund managers and investors: AIC is one of the first private
equity investment advisory firms in
Asia
characterized by a worldwide network of private equity fund managers and
investors.